When your back is against the wall, it's either try something that has no chance of succeeding or give up. And giving up is for losers. Forgot to get your homework signed? You can write. Really don't want to do those dishes? You've got a printer. Your business got a terrible health rating? Guess what, lots of words start with C. You just have to be willing to think outside of the fail... even if you're going to fail anyway.

Here are 25 people who very nearly got away with it. Nice try, everyone. Keep fighting the good fight.

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  • Remember To "Be Responsible"

    She's like Madonna.

  • Go Cards (alsowegotacgrade)

    The effort put into this sign could have been used to force employees to wear hairnets.

  • One Way To Lower Your Tab

    If it were -5.00 then it might work.

  • Getting Around The Vehicle Clause

    The manager doesn't really want to break it to these guys.

  • Where The Best Engineers Work

    Hey, it works doesn't it?

  • All About The Benjamins

    Writing Ben Franklin on the bill definitely helps.

  • The Beware Of Dog Danger Is Lost...

    ...when you see the dog.

  • Completely Ripe Bananas

    We have eyes!

  • How To Prove You Did The Dishes

    Printing off that picture probably took more effort than washing the one dish.

  • The Sticker Does The Work

    At least the owner is being honest.

  • DIY PS3

    Yes, one plus two does equal three.

  • Dude You're Getting A... Apple Computer

    The sticker almost makes it real.

  • A Really Sophisticated Party

    We don't know if the employees are in on the joke.

  • This Alarm Does Not Work

    There are varying degrees of fire.

  • Answer With Logic

    This is technically correct.

  • Authentic Kansas Chicken

    It's almost as good as Kennedy Fried Chicken.

  • Rethink Preconceived Notions

    Is there really any "joy" in Quantum Physics? Wait, what did you think we were talking about?

  • Definitely Not A Cop

    In all actuality, this is probably not a cop car.

  • A Good Way To Get Drunk People's Tips

    The suggested tips are usually a really nice addition to the receipt.

  • The DEA Has To Try Everything

    This poster really pops.

  • Maybe A Few People Will Slow Down

    From far away this could pass for a cop car.

  • Buy American

    Well maybe the part was made in the U.S.A.?

  • If The Local Government Won't Put A Stop Sign Here

    If only they would have cut the sign into an octagon.

  • It's More Of A Loneliness Thing

    Microwave withdrawal is a real issue.

  • Your Hubris Is Destroyed

    Maybe the password is "suckers."

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